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Messi for the Ballon d'Or? Simeone snubs Yamal and Mbappe as he backs Argentine icon for 2026 award

Diego Simeone has snubbed Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to back Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The Atletico Madrid manager believes the Argentine superstar's remarkable World Cup exploits at 39 outweigh every other contender in a star-studded field.

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'Perhaps it wasn't the right club' - Ex-Atletico wonderkid breaks silence on nightmare transfer

Arthur Vermeeren has opened up about his difficult spell at Atletico Madrid, admitting that the Spanish giants might not have been the right club for his development. The Belgian midfielder revealed that financial circumstances played a hidden role in his initial blockbuster transfer from Royal Antwerp.

Rodri urges Barcelona to sign Julian Alvarez

Rodri has publicly backed Barcelona to make a future move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. The Spanish midfielder praised the Argentine's sensational versatility and believes a reunion at Camp Nou would be a spectacular piece of business.

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Julian Alvarez misses Real Sociedad clash

Atletico Madrid have suffered a major blow after star striker Julian Alvarez was ruled out of their trip to face Real Sociedad due to a muscle strain. Diego Simeone's side are desperate to bounce back following consecutive defeats.

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Simeone defends son Giuliano as Atletico look to stop rot at Sociedad

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has firmly brushed aside persistent criticism regarding the regular selection of his son Giuliano within the starting line-up. The Rojiblancos boss insisted that the winger's tireless work ethic speaks for itself on the pitch as his side travel to Real Sociedad looking to halt a concerning two-match losing run.